MELBOURNE
Wine and Culture Tours

Melbourne Wine and Culture Tours

At the centre of Melbourne, near the Yarra River,
The Great Southern Hotel
Starting from € 40 per person in a double room

The capital of art and culture Melbourne will embrace you with its art galleries, beatiful nature, lush parks, native animals, friendly people, beaches and multicultural choices. You can soak up Melbourne's art galleries, join the wine tasting tours and try the diffirent cusines in the award wining restaurants or you can drive from city to countryside for fantastic nature views.

Enjoy with this calm and artful city at the centre of Melbourne, 3* 4* 5* hotels, walking distance to the famous Yarra River.
 

Day 1 – 2 Boarding to Melbourne: After transfer to your hotel you can relax at your room or you can go out and start to discover the city centre, walking distance from your hotel.

Day 3 Melbourne: After breakfast at your hotel you'll join Melbourne city sight tour. View examples of Melbourne architectural splendour including St. Pauls Cathedral and the Princess and Regent Theatres. See the Royal Exhibition Buildings and Federation Square, and stroll around Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens. View the Fitzroy Gardens and see Captain Cook’s Cottage (entry at own expense). See the bustling Queen Victoria Market and Albert Park, home to the Australian Grand Prix, visit the Shrine of Remembrance and see the Southbank waterfront precinct. Cross the Bolte Bridge for great city views. Tour concludes at approximately 12.00pm at Federation Square.

Day 4 Melbourne: After breakfast at your hotel a vine day will start for you. A Vinetrekker vehicle will pick you up from your hotel to commence a Mornington Peninsula Explorer day tour. Travel along the coast past Melbourne’s beachside suburbs and head inland to the first stop, Tanglewood Estate at Merricks North. Tanglewood is a small family owned and operated winery which covers 7 acres with the principal varieties grown being Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. A short drive away is the Willow Creek Vineyard established in 1989. The vineyard is set on 28 acres and produces consistently good wines. Enjoy lunch at Salix Restaurant overlooking the vineyard before arriving at Mornington Peninsula Chocolates at Merricks (open daily except Tuesday and Wednesday). This is a place where food and art become one. On the journey home, see the Melbourne city skyline and Port Phillip Bay from Arthurs Seat lookout, 305 metres high. For the garden lovers, there is the option of visiting the Heronswood Gardens at Dromana. Perched on a high point that overlooks Port Phillip Bay, this breathtaking historic property features over 1.6 hectares of formal gardens surrounding an historic bluestone building constructed in 1871. When tour concludes you'll be dropped off the hotel. The tour finishes approximately after 6pm so after that you can go to Brunswick to have dinner in one of the many international restaurants or just stay at hotel and relax.

Day 5 Melbourne: After breakfast at your hotel you'll be picked up from your hotel for your transfer to the departure point of your tour. At 1.15pm join your coach to commence your afternoon and evening Phillip Island Tour. Journey south-east and visit Maru Koala and Animal Park which has a large number of exhibits including Kangaroos, wallabies, dingoes, Tasmanian devil, emus and native Australian birds. Encounter koalas in their natural habitat at the Koala Conservation Centre and stroll along elevated boardwalks to spot koalas in the trees. Time is allowed to purchase dinner (own expense). View spectacular coastal scenery at the Nobbies, two rocky outcrops abundant in marine life. From the walkways you may be able to catch a glimpse of Australia’s largest population of fur seals living along the coastline. Browse through the Phillip Island Visitors Information Centre and learn about the little penguins and life on this island. Enjoy the Penguin Parade from a separate viewing platform and boardwalk which is limited to 190 people per night. Rangers are on hand to provide interpretation of the world’s smallest penguins and their fascinating lives. Watch as the Little Penguins battle the surf and make their way to their dune burrows, learn of the environmental and conservation methods that are initiated to ensure the wildlife and vulnerable geology of Phillip Island remains protected. See the Little Penguins up close as they return to their nests to greet their young families. Tour concludes after 9.30pm and hotel drop offs will commence.

Day 6 Melbourne: After breakfast at your hotel you'll be picked you up from hotel for Yarra Valley Wine Experience Tour with an experienced wine tour driver/guide. Transfer to Yering Station vineyards and start the day by being shown how to swirl, sniff and slurp, then you’ll be ready to taste some of Yering Station’s award winning classic Australian wines. Travel to Balgownie Estate, one of the most stylish venues in the Yarra Valley with wines to match, and enjoy lunch with a glass of Balgownie Estate wine to compliment your meal. After lunch travel to Yering Farm Vineyards. Experience wines made with traditional wine making methods in their cellar door which showcases antique copper wine making tools used by pioneer winemakers over a century ago. A fantastic environment to enjoy superb wines. Next visit is French Champagne company Moet & Chandon's Australian production house - Domaine Chandon, the perfect way to finish the day with a guided tour through the winery which shows how the wine is made, followed by a relaxing glass of Australia's best bubbly with tasty light platters and a view that will leave you in awe. Tour concludes at your pick up point, at approximately 5.00pm. After your tour you can stay at your hotel or go out to discover Melbourne's rooftop life.

Day 7 Melbourne: After breakfast at your hotel enjoy a full day at leisure or you may want to take optional tours. You can go to the beaches and ejoy with a coffe in one of the seaside coffes or just relax at your hotel.

Day 8 – 9 Boarding from Melbourne: After breakfast at your hotel you can wait for your transfer at the hotel or go for a coffe at the coffe shops near the Yarra River.
 

Starting from € 699 pp
in a double room
 

Includes:
* 6 nights accommodation
* All breakfasts
* Airport to the hotel and hotel to the airport transfers
* Mornington Peninsula Explorer Tour
* Phillip Island Tour
* Yarra Valley Wine Experience Tour,
* Melbourne city sight tour, the places you'll see during the tour;
St. Paul Cathedral,
Princess ve Regent Theaters,
Royal Exhibition Buildings,
Federation Square,
Royal Botanic Gardens,
Fitzroy Gardens,
Captain Cook Cottage,
Queen Victoria Market,
Albert Park,
Australia Grand Prix Pisti,
Shrine of Rememberence,
Southbank

Not Included:
* Flights,
* Visa and travel health insurance,
* Individualn spendings
* Extra Tours

Notes;
* The rates are based on daily basis so it could have some differences depending on the day and availability.
* You can contact with us for more information.

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